Newport Beach Municipal Code Ch. 20.24 Industrial Zoning

§ 20.24.010. Purposes of Industrial Zoning District.¶

The IG Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for a wide range of moderate to low intensity industrial uses (e.g., light manufacturing and research and development) and limited accessory commercial and office uses.

(Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)

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§ 20.24.020. Industrial Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements.¶

A. Allowed Land Uses. Table 2-12 indicates the uses allowed within each zoning district and the permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Part 5 of this title (Planning Permit Procedures).

B. Prohibited Land Uses. Any table cell with “—” means that the listed land use is prohibited in that specific zoning district.

C. Applicable Regulations. The last column in the tables (“Specific Use Regulations”) may include a reference to additional regulations that apply to the use.

TABLE 2-12 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS	Industrial Zoning District Permit Requirements	Industrial Zoning District Permit Requirements
TABLE 2-12 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS	P CUP MUP LTP —	Permitted by Right Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040 ) Not allowed *
Land Use See Part 7 of this title for land use definitions. See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses.	IG	Specific Use Regulations
Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, Warehousing Uses
Food Processing	P
Handicraft Industry	P
Industry
Small—10,000 sq. ft. or less	P
Large—Over 10,000 sq. ft.	MUP
Personal Storage (Mini Storage)	MUP
Research and Development, General	P
Research and Development, Restricted	MUP
Warehousing
Small—10,000 sq. ft. or less	P
Large—Over 10,000 sq. ft	MUP
Wholesaling	P
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Assembly/Meeting Facilities	CUP
Retail Trade Uses	Retail Trade Uses	Retail Trade Uses
Alcohol Sales (off-sale)	MUP	Section 20.48.030
Alcohol Sales (off-sale), Accessory Only	P
Building Materials and Services	P
Contractor’s Storage Yards	MUP
Marine Rentals and Sales
Boat Rentals and Sales	MUP
Marine Retail Sales	P
Retail Sales (3)	P
Service Uses—Business, Financial, Medical, and Professional
ATMs	P
Offices—Business and Professional	P
Service Uses—General	Service Uses—General	Service Uses—General
Ambulance Services	P
Animal Sales and Services
Animal Boarding/Kennels	MUP	Section 20.48.050
Animal Grooming	P	Section 20.48.050
Animal Hospitals/Clinics	MUP	Section 20.48.050
Animal Retail Sales	P	Section 20.48.050
Catering Services	P
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Take-Out Service—Limited	P	Section 20.48.090
Wine Tasting Room (1)	CUP	Section 20.48.090
Funeral Homes and Mortuaries	CUP
Health/Fitness Facilities
Small—2,000 sq. ft. or less	P
Large—Over 2,000 sq. ft.	MUP
Laboratories	P
Maintenance and Repair Services	P
Marine Services
Boat Storage	MUP
Boat Yards	MUP
Personal Services
Studios	P
Postal Services	P
Printing and Duplicating Services	P
Recycling Facilities
Collection Facility—Large	CUP	Section 20.48.160
Collection Facility—Small	MUP	Section 20.48.160
Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses
Communication Facilities	P
Heliports and Helistops (2)	CUP
Parking Facilities	P
Utilities, Minor	P
Utilities, Major	CUP
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities	CUP/MUP/LTP	Chapter 20.49
Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses	Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses	Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses
Vehicle/Equipment Rentals
Office Only	P
Limited	P
Vehicles for Hire	CUP
Vehicle/Equipment Rentals and Sales	MUP
Vehicle/Equipment Repair
General	CUP
Limited	MUP
Vehicle/Equipment Services
Automobile Washing/Detailing	MUP
Service Stations	CUP	Section 20.48.210
Vehicle Storage	MUP
Other Uses	Other Uses	Other Uses
Accessory Structures and Uses	P
Caretaker Residence	P
Drive-Through Facilities	CUP	Section 20.48.080
Outdoor Storage and Display	MUP	Section 20.48.140
Special Events	Chapter 11.03	Chapter 11.03
Temporary Uses	LTP	Section 20.52.040

Notes:

*	Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed in the table above, or are not shown in a particular zoning district, are not allowed, except as otherwise provided by Section § 20.12.020 (Rules of Interpretation).
(1)	Wine Tasting Room Hours of Operation. The permitted hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
(2)	Applicants for City approval of a heliport or helistop shall provide evidence that the proposed heliport or helistop complies fully with State of California permit procedures and with any and all conditions of approval imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County (ALUC), and by the Caltrans Division of Aeronautics.
(3)	Tobacco retail businesses are subject to the standards of Chapter 5.55 (Tobacco Retailer Businesses) including but not limited to the distance requirement contained therein.

(Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010; Ord. 2014-1 § 7, 2014; Ord. 2021-6 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2026-6, 6/9/2026)

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§ 20.24.030. Industrial Zoning Districts General Development Standards.¶

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-13, in addition to the development standards in Part 3 of this title (Site Planning and Development Standards).

TABLE 2-13 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT

Development Feature	IG	Additional Requirements
Lot Dimensions	Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot.	Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot.
Lot Area	10,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width	0
Setbacks	The distances below are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 20.30.110 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions.	The distances below are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 20.30.110 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions.
Front	15 ft.
Side (Interior)	0
Adjoining a nonindustrial zoning district	10 ft.
Side (Street side)	15 ft.
Rear	0
Adjoining a nonindustrial zoning district	10 ft.
Floor Area Ratio	0.75, or specified on the Official Zoning Map	0.75, or specified on the Official Zoning Map
Height	Maximum allowable height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 20.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements. See Section 20.30.060(C) (Increase in Height Limit) for possible increase in height limit.	Maximum allowable height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 20.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements. See Section 20.30.060(C) (Increase in Height Limit) for possible increase in height limit.
Height	32 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 37 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater
Fencing	See Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls).	See Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls).
Landscaping	See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards).	See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards).
Lighting	See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting).	See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting).
Outdoor Storage/Display	See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities).	See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities).
Parking	See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking).	See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking).
Signs	See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards).	See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards).

Notes:

(1)	All development and the subdivision of land shall comply with the requirements of Title 19 (Subdivisions).

(Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)

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